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It's true there are no silver bullets in education - no single change that will set every student on the path toward success. What's needed, instead, is a holistic approach. We must focus on the whole child, on each child, and all the interlocking elements necessary to equip all of them them with the skills they need.

Lawyers, like kids, can say the darnedest things. That was proven during a recent hearing in Atlanta regarding an appeal by environmental groups of a permit allowing the Sea Island Company to construct a 350-foot long rock barrier - known as a groin - that would jut out from the island's shoreline.

Editor, Delet -Merge UpYes. Donald Trump is a horrendous human being and is unfit to be President. But, Trump is NOT a complete buffoon. Proof of this fact is that Trump, the Billionaire, has convinced his blue collar, mostly white and poor or struggling working class redneck supporters to SEND HIM money!

When I was given the opportunity to write a piece for the City of Hinesville about something I am passionate about, I was drawn to the issue of people who leave dogs in hot cars. After receiving guidance from the Hinesville Police Department, I learned that while Georgia does not explicitly have a law against leaving dogs in hot cars, it does have animal cruelty laws.

Editor, All those people who voted for Donald Trump must figure if he gets elected as our president he will pay off the national debt out of his own pocket. Rich people are not like that. They only buy into something they can make big profits on.

Recently, I was privileged to lead a forum on race relations and policing at the River Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Columbus with Mayor Teresa Tomlinson and moderated by retired Chief Superior Court Judge John Allen. It was broadcast live by the ABC and FOX affiliates and several radio stations in Columbus and Atlanta instead of the evening news. Community leaders, subject experts and citizens who are affected by and deeply engaged in these issues were on hand to discuss where the community and our nation are, and how we might go forward.